While some of us like to brush up on the local lingo before we go on holiday, there’s another language to master, too: the language of sun protection. What is UVB? Is there really a difference between SPF20 and SPF30? And what do they mean by ‘water resistant’? If you’re not fluent yet, here’s a handy guide UVA Translation: Ultra Violet A, the long wavelengths that carry radiation from the sun. Exposure to UVA can cause wrinkles, leathery skin and pigmentation1. The easiest way to remember it is A for aging. UVB Translation: Ultra Violet B, the short wavelengths that cause burning and have links to skin cancer1. Think ‘B for burn’. Both UVA and UVB protection is rated on a scale of 0-5 stars on sunscreen packaging, with 5 stars offering the highest level of protection. SPF Translation:: Sun...

The clocks may have gone forward, but it’s not just the evenings that are getting lighter: our meals are too! With summer on its way, now’s a great time to put away the comfort food and get creative with seasonal salads and fresh fruit and vegetables. While it’s perfectly possible to buy fruits and veggies all year round, there’s nothing like the freshness and flavour you get from adding seasonal, UK-grown produce to your diet. You’ll even make a ‘green’ difference by eliminating food miles. Why not replace winter warmers (like roast potatoes) for seasonal vegetables like Cauliflower and Broccoli? For salad lovers, spring onions and peppery rocket are ready for picking in May. If you’re a pudding person, seasonal Rhubarb makes a mouth-watering crumble! Replacing red meat for white often offers lighter options too: with poultry and...